Osteoporosis can transform a simple fall from an injury to a traumatic break. This disease occurs when bones become less dense, which typically occurs as you age. This makes them brittle and much more susceptible to a serious fracture, even after the slightest injury. Bone density scans —like those offered at Cary Medical Group – […]
Do I have a sexually transmitted infection? You may be surprised to learn that not all sexually transmitted infections have symptoms, so it may not always be obvious. This also means that you or your partner can spread the disease without knowing, so it’s vital to get tested regularly. Each year there are roughly 20 […]
High blood pressure affects nearly half of all American adults…and many of them don’t even realize they have it. This is because there are often no signs of high blood pressure. In addition, only about 1-in-4 adults with high blood pressure have the condition well-controlled, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control, and […]
Choosing the best supplements for health to take isn’t all that easy. A “simple” shopping errand to pick up vitamins has turned into a confusing visit to decipher the difference between a myriad of brands, supplements, and herbal remedies. More than half of Americans—68 percent—take some type of dietary supplement, according to the Council for […]
Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to more than one area. You may have also heard it referred to as stage four (IV) breast cancer or advanced breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in women, and the majority of these deaths come from metastatic breast […]
We get a lot of questions about HPV— short for the human papilloma virus—and our internal medicine physicians are in a unique position to provide the answers and information you need and deserve. But can HPV go away on its own? We’ll explore the answer to this question, as well as some important facts about HPV. […]
The facial pressure. The stuffy nose. The run-down “blah” feeling. No one wants to deal with the pain and frustration of a sinus infection (sinusitis) or sinus infection symptoms. But are sinus infections contagious? Can you catch one from your coworker or family member? The answer depends upon whether or not your sinus infection is viral […]
In the U.S., 24% of all adults have arthritis, and it’s a leading cause of work disability. Many of these Americans have returned to the activities they once enjoyed thanks to help from a rheumatologist. But what is a rheumatologist? Did you know that arthritis isn’t the only disease a rheumatologist treats—they’re also experts at helping […]
For millions of Americans, spring marks much more than the beginning of March Madness—it is also the beginning of allergy season, where sniffing, sneezing and sore throats take center stage. These are just a few of the spring allergy symptoms that can plague your everyday activities, draining your energy and making it difficult for you […]
We work with hundreds of patients every year to help them keep their diabetes under control. Doing so greatly reduces the risk of developing more serious health conditions. But how do you know if your diabetes is under control? The most obvious and simple way to know if your diabetes is under control is to monitor […]